Dr. John Uche, MD

Shelby, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Uche, Family Medicine Specialist in Shelby, NC?

Dr. John Uche, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shelby, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Uche graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine. Dr. Uche is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uche’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uche’s office.

Where did Dr. Uche go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine

Is Dr. Uche board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. John Uche, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

What languages does Dr. Uche speak?

Dr. Uche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uche typically treat?

As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uche diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Uche. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Brain Blood Vessel Disease
Brain Disease
Cerebrovascular Disorder
Brain Circulation Problem
Brain Vascular Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

ICD-10 Codes:

I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uche typically perform?

As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Uche may include:

Please contact Dr. Uche's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Uche accept my insurance?

Dr. Uche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Uche accept in Shelby, NC?

Dr. Uche in Shelby, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Uche's office located?

Dr. John Uche's Primary Practice

113 E Grover St

Shelby, NC 28150

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Dr. John Uche's Practice 2

6119 White Horse Rd Ste 14

Greenville, SC 29611

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Dr. John Uche's Practice 3

6824 Harrisburg Rd

Charlotte, NC 28227

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What hospitals are Dr. Uche affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Uche has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Atrium Health Cleveland,Shelby, NC

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Promedica Toledo Hospital,Toledo, OH

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Rutherford Regional Health System,Rutherfordton, NC

What is Dr. Uche's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Uche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235103102.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uche?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uche

What is Dr. John Uche's specialty?

Dr. Uche is a Family Medicine Specialist near Shelby, NC.

What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

Is Dr. John Uche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Uche is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Promedica Toledo Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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